COVID-19 surge: Efforts to increase beds in private, govt hospitals underway in Delhi, says Arvind Kejriwal
3 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 surge: Efforts to increase beds in private, govt hospitals underway in Delhi, says Arvind Kejriwal

Firstpost  

The Delhi chief minister chaired a review meeting on the COVID-19 situation in the National Capital on Monday New Delhi: Several steps are being taken to increase the number of beds in both private and government hospitals in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday after a review meeting on the COVID-19 situation in the National Capital. The number of daily COVID-19 cases crossed the 10,000-mark for the first time since the pandemic began on Sunday, with Kejriwal describing the situation as very serious and appealing to people not to step out unless it is urgent. We r taking several steps to increase beds in both pvt and govt sectors. Go n vaccinate if u r eligible — Arvind Kejriwal April 12, 2021 In a tweet after the review meeting, Kejriwal appealed to people to follow COVID-19 protocols and avoid rushing to hospitals.

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Delhi records 1,040 new Covid cases in last 24 hours, positivity rate at 21.16%
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi records 1,040 new Covid cases in last 24 hours, positivity rate at 21.16%

Hindustan Times  

The number of daily Covid-19 infections in Delhi has decreased marginally on Wednesday, with 1,040 new cases reported in the last 24 hours, compared to 1,095 the previous day. The national capital, Delhi, continues to grapple with covid cases and deaths as the latest health bulletin revealed that the city recorded its highest number of fatalities this year with seven …

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia attends mock drill in hospital, reviews preparedness against Covid-19
2 years ago

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia attends mock drill in hospital, reviews preparedness against Covid-19

India Today  

Amid the surge in coronavirus cases globally, Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday reviewed the operational preparedness of the Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Hospital to deal with emergency situations. Notably, 450 out of 2000 beds have been reserved for Covid patients in Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Hospital, and if needed, the number will be increased. The hospital is fully prepared …

Mumbai: BMC warns of a huge surge in Covid-19 cases; positivity rate at 6%
2 years, 7 months ago

Mumbai: BMC warns of a huge surge in Covid-19 cases; positivity rate at 6%

Live Mint  

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Wednesday said that testing for coronavirus will be ramped up in Mumbai as the test positivity rate in Maharashtra capital has jumped to 6%. The Mumbai civic body warned saying that daily new Covid-19 cases have tremendously increased in the city. BMC Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal, in a message, directed the BMC officials to conduct …

Delhi: Covid-19 beds in two hospitals increased as cases soar. Read here
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi: Covid-19 beds in two hospitals increased as cases soar. Read here

Live Mint  

As Covid-19 cases rise in national capital, the Delhi Government has increased the number of beds dedicated for Covid patients at two of its facilities. In a recent order, dated April 25, issued by the city health department, the number of Covid beds at LNJP Hospital has been stepped up to 450 from 250 earlier, while the number of ICU …

Delhi govt increases number of beds for Covid patients at two hospitals amid rise in cases
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi govt increases number of beds for Covid patients at two hospitals amid rise in cases

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi govt increased number of beds dedicated for Covid patients in 2 hospitals LNJP Hospital has 2,000 beds and is the mainstay of the government's fight against the coronavirus At the GTB Hospital, the escalation is about 300 percent Amid a rise in coronavirus cases, the Delhi government has increased the number of beds dedicated for Covid patients at …

In a pandemic first, no Covid patient admitted at Delhi’s Lok Nayak hospital
2 years, 9 months ago

In a pandemic first, no Covid patient admitted at Delhi’s Lok Nayak hospital

Hindustan Times  

In a heartening announcement, health minister Satyendar Jain on Thursday said the Lok Nayak Hospital, the Capital’s largest Covid-19 facility run by the Delhi government, currently has zero Covid-19 patients under treatment. During the recent wave of the omicron variant of Covid-19, an omicron isolation centre was started at the hospital, where patients testing positive upon arrival from foreign countries …

With caseload low, Delhi govt packs up two Covid care centres
2 years, 10 months ago

With caseload low, Delhi govt packs up two Covid care centres

Hindustan Times  

Amid falling Covid cases and the positivity rate consistently below 1% in the Capital, the Delhi government has decided to shut two 500 bed Covid care centres — at two Ramlila maidans near Delhi Gate and GTB hospital — which, among others, catered to hundreds of international passengers arriving in Delhi during the Omicron-fuelled third wave in the city. “In …

India's surge in Covid-19 infections affecting young children
2 years, 11 months ago

India's surge in Covid-19 infections affecting young children

Hindustan Times  

Priti, who is five and lives in the city of Jaipur, had a fever for four days earlier this month but her parents didn't take her to a hospital. Authorities have reserved more than double the Covid hospital beds for children than recommended by experts out of fear of being underprepared But her condition persisted, resulting in diarrhoea and respiratory …

Slow rise in hospitalisations at Delhi hospitals, not alarming yet
3 years ago

Slow rise in hospitalisations at Delhi hospitals, not alarming yet

India Today  

Data available on Delhi Corona app shows that the number of bed occupancy at Delhi hospitals has increased in the last two days -- hinting at a slow rise in hospitalisations. A health worker prepares a bed for the Covid-19 patients A health worker prepares a bed for the Covid-19 patients 'Incidental positives' at Delhi hospital Doctors said they are …

At 15,166 COVID-19 cases, Mumbai logs highest single-day surge: What lies ahead for the financial capital as infections rise
3 years ago

At 15,166 COVID-19 cases, Mumbai logs highest single-day surge: What lies ahead for the financial capital as infections rise

Firstpost  

Scientists have forecast that the financial capital will see the peak of the third coronavirus wave between 6-13 January and that fatalities could be the highest in first week of February Mumbai saw an all-time COVID-19 high on Wednesday when the financial capital recorded a whopping 15,166 new cases of coronavirus in 24 hours — the highest since the outbreak …

COVID: Delhi government escalates beds capacity in hospitals amid spike in cases
3 years ago

COVID: Delhi government escalates beds capacity in hospitals amid spike in cases

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi govt has ordered to escalate COVID beds capacity in 9 govt hospitals Hospitals under GNCTD directed to escalate beds capacity immediately to proposed increase in beds Delhi COVID cases continued to see rising trend as national capital reported over 10K cases In view of the rising COVID-19 cases, the Delhi government has ordered to escalate the COVID beds …

Delhi adds 10,655 new cases, 94% jump in daily COVID-19 spike in a day; postivity rate at 11.8%
3 years ago

Delhi adds 10,655 new cases, 94% jump in daily COVID-19 spike in a day; postivity rate at 11.8%

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The daily number of COVID cases in the national capital almost doubled on Wednesday, rising to 10,655 infections from 5,481 a day earlier, with the positivity rate shooting up to 11.88 percent and eight deaths reported, the highest in nearly seven months, prompting the Delhi government to direct hospitals to immediately escalate their bed capacity. However, according to …

Delhi govt readies 3,000 Covid beds of kids as cases surge
3 years ago

Delhi govt readies 3,000 Covid beds of kids as cases surge

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: More than 3,000 beds exclusively for children have been prepared in several Delhi government hospitals in view of the surge in the fresh Covid-19 infections in the national capital, Delhi health ministers Satyendar Jain said on Saturday. Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain said the government is readying 3,000 Covid dedicated beds for children at various facilities. There is …

In view of Omicron, Delhi govt to add 1,500 Covid beds in makeshift hospitals
3 years ago

In view of Omicron, Delhi govt to add 1,500 Covid beds in makeshift hospitals

Hindustan Times  

In view of the highly transmissible Omicron variant of the coronavirus, the Delhi government has taken steps to add over 1,500 more Covid beds at makeshift hospitals in two sports complexes, a banquet hall and a public school. Dr Rajat Jain, president of ‘Doctors for You’, said 65 beds have been set up at CWG sports complex and 50 beds …

Amid Omicron scare, health department increases hospital beds in Gurugram
3 years ago

Amid Omicron scare, health department increases hospital beds in Gurugram

India Today  

With the rising number of fresh Covid cases being reported due to the Omicron variant, many cities and districts across the country are already on their toes to prevent the horrific situation from repeating, as was seen earlier this year. Levelling up the preparedness for an anticipated third wave of Coronavirus pandemic, Gurugram civic authorities have increased hospital beds in …

Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates dedicated Covid health centre at Delhi airport's T2
3 years, 2 months ago

Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates dedicated Covid health centre at Delhi airport's T2

India Today  

In readiness for a possible third wave, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday inaugurated a 85-bed Covid-19 healthcare centre at Terminal 2 of the Delhi Airport. The state of the art facility is equipped with various necessary healthcare amenities and will cater to Delhi International Airport Limited employees and their families. 85-, — Jyotiraditya M. Scindia October 28, 2021 …

COVID-19 Cases on the Rise in Bengal, Centre Asks State Govt to Review Situation
3 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19 Cases on the Rise in Bengal, Centre Asks State Govt to Review Situation

The Quint  

Experts have already warned that West Bengal will see a spike in the coming weeks as COVID-19 norms have been largely flouted during the recent Durga Puja celebrations. According to an official of the state health department, the positivity rate in Cooch Behar is 8.7 percent, in East Medinipur it is around 5 percent, in Nadia it is 4.2 percent, …

Covid-19: Around 7,000 ICU Beds to be Added in Delhi, Says CM Arvind Kejriwal
3 years, 4 months ago

Covid-19: Around 7,000 ICU Beds to be Added in Delhi, Says CM Arvind Kejriwal

News 18  

Around 7,000 ICU beds will be added in government-run hospitals of the national capital in view of an impending third wave of Covid-19, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Saturday. Health Minister Satyendar Jain said in a tweet in Hindi, "6,836 new beds are going to be made at a cost of Rs 1,216.72 crores by Delhi govt at Shalimar …

With 50,000 beds Andhra Pradesh gets ready to face third COVID-19 wave in August
3 years, 5 months ago

With 50,000 beds Andhra Pradesh gets ready to face third COVID-19 wave in August

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh government is getting ready to tackle the third wave of Coronavirus pandemic, which is likely to erupt in the third week of August, by arranging some 50,000 beds and also strengthening all medical and health infrastructure in the state. The health authorities say that as the number of Coronavirus infections and the related deaths are rising …

Covid Bed Facility At Indira Gandhi Hospital: Delhi High Court Seeks Timeline For Setting Up Super Specialties
3 years, 5 months ago

Covid Bed Facility At Indira Gandhi Hospital: Delhi High Court Seeks Timeline For Setting Up Super Specialties

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to file a 'better affidavit' within two weeks, indicating the timeline within which Phase-I and Phase-II super specialty facilities will be set up in the Indira Gandhi Hospital, a dedicated Covid-19 hospital. You need to have experts and facilities for super specialty treatment: Justice Sanghi#DelhiHighCourt #Covid19 — Live Law July 14, …

Hospitals reopen OPDs as Covid-19 graph dips in Delhi
3 years, 6 months ago

Hospitals reopen OPDs as Covid-19 graph dips in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

With the ebb in Covid-19 cases, hospitals in the Capital are looking to restart routine services such as outpatient clinics and planned surgeries, which have been off the table for nearly two months. The Delhi government-run Lok Nayak hospital, which also has around 100 Covid-19 patients admitted, is looking to restart non-Covid services. “In view of the decreased need to …

Covid Bed Facility In Indira Gandhi Hospital: Delhi High Court Directs Monitoring Of Project On Weekly Basis, Disciplinary Action For Lapse
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid Bed Facility In Indira Gandhi Hospital: Delhi High Court Directs Monitoring Of Project On Weekly Basis, Disciplinary Action For Lapse

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the Principal Secretary of Health of the Delhi Government to personally monitor the progress of the project of making 250 covid bed Facility on Indira Gandhi Hospital on a weekly basis.A division bench comprising of Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Jasmeet Singh also directed the aforesaid official to state reasons in the event …

Despite sharp drop in Delhi’s Covid-19 caseload, most ICU beds in major pvt hospitals still full
3 years, 7 months ago

Despite sharp drop in Delhi’s Covid-19 caseload, most ICU beds in major pvt hospitals still full

Hindustan Times  

Even as Delhi continues to witness a steady decline of daily new Covid-19 cases, the number of seriously ill patients has remained nearly stagnant, with most ICU beds in big private hospitals remaining almost full. Indeed, some days including May 12, 13 and 14, the number of ICU patients were even higher than May 10. From May 10 to May …

As infections ease Covid-19 beds free up in Delhi hospitals
3 years, 7 months ago

As infections ease Covid-19 beds free up in Delhi hospitals

Hindustan Times  

The Capital on Wednesday evening had over 4,000 vacant ward beds and 98 vacant intensive care unit beds for Covid-19 patients for the first time since the second week of April, when coronavirus cases started rising rapidly. Of the 23,345 hospital beds in Delhi, 4,682 were vacant as on Wednesday evening, putting the occupancy rate at 79.9%. In comparison, on …

"Problem Is In Delhi As Both Centre & State Think It Is Theirs": Delhi High Court On Covid-19 Management In Capital
3 years, 7 months ago

"Problem Is In Delhi As Both Centre & State Think It Is Theirs": Delhi High Court On Covid-19 Management In Capital

Live Law  

Hearing a batch of pleas on various aspects of the management of the Covid-19 pandemic in the national capital, the Delhi High Court which has been hearing the pleas for nearly 3 weeks now, today remarked, "The problem is in Delhi because both Centre and State think Delhi is theirs." Rahul Mehra, responded stating that the Centre should not just …

500 more ICU beds set up in Delhi for Covid patients at Ramlila Maidan
3 years, 7 months ago

500 more ICU beds set up in Delhi for Covid patients at Ramlila Maidan

India TV News  

Amid the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic assuming dangerous proportions, an additional 500 Intensive Care Unit -bed facility is being set up at Ramlila Maidan in the national Capital in front of the Lok Nayak Jaya Prakash Narayan Hospital which will be operational from Thursday onwards. Suresh Kumar, Medical Director of LNJP Hospital, speaking to IANS said,"As many as 500 …

Government Hospitals run out of beds for COVID-19 patients
3 years, 7 months ago

Government Hospitals run out of beds for COVID-19 patients

The Hindu  

Madurai Almost all Intensive Care Units and oxygen-supported beds in Government Hospitals in the district are filled, pushing new patients to wait for their admission. A senior doctor from the Government Rajaji Hospital said almost all the 1,200 beds allocated for COVID-19 patients were occupied. Private hospitals were also referring patients in critical conditions to government hospitals, said S. Gandhimathinathan, …

Delhi should prepare for third COVID wave: Arvind Kejriwal
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi should prepare for third COVID wave: Arvind Kejriwal

India TV News  

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that Delhi should prepare for the third wave of COVID-19 and exuded confidence that given the scale at which the city is creating infrastructure, it will be able to handle even 30,000 cases a day. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a visit to a 500-bed ICU COVID care centre near the …

"Acute Medical Crisis In Himachal Pradesh, COVID Has affected Urban As Well As Rural Areas": HP High Court Issues Directions
3 years, 7 months ago

"Acute Medical Crisis In Himachal Pradesh, COVID Has affected Urban As Well As Rural Areas": HP High Court Issues Directions

Live Law  

Given the fact that the State has witnessed a drastic surge in the Covid-19 positive cases and the fatality in the State are highest in the Country, the Himachal Pradesh High Court last week expanded the scope of a plea to the entire State regarding COVID Management The Bench of Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Chander Bhusan Barowalia was …

Covid-19: Delhi government readies plan for home delivery of medical oxygen, Check details
3 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19: Delhi government readies plan for home delivery of medical oxygen, Check details

India TV News  

Oxygen Home Delivery in Delhi: The Delhi government has prepped a detailed plan to deliver medical oxygen at the doorstep of Covid-19 patients who are under home isolation. Several Covid-19 patients in Delhi are unable to find a bed in hospitals and are undergoing treatment at home. The fresh wave of the coronavirus infection in Delhi has put huge pressure …

Walk-in Admission of the Needy, 500 Oxygenated Beds: Delhi's Sardar Patel Centre Providing Care to Covid Patients
3 years, 8 months ago

Walk-in Admission of the Needy, 500 Oxygenated Beds: Delhi's Sardar Patel Centre Providing Care to Covid Patients

News 18  

Sardar Patel COVID Care Centre in Delhi’s Chhatarpur, which has 500 oxygenated beds, has been accepting patients since Monday. Established by Radha Soami Beas in association with South Delhi District Administration and Indo-Tibetan Border Police, the facility has been providing COVID-19 treatment, medicines, food and other facilities free of cost. The minister was informed that the capacity of the Sardar …

COVID-19: Delhi govt allows hospitals to engage retired nursing, para-medical staff
3 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: Delhi govt allows hospitals to engage retired nursing, para-medical staff

India TV News  

Amid a massive surge in COVID-19 cases in the city, the Delhi government on Tuesday allowed hospitals to engage retired nursing and para-medical staff to handle the situation. "In view of the surge of the COVID pandemic and to meet the demand of increased manpower, the medical directors/medical superintendents/directors of all COVID Hospitals of the Delhi government are authorised to …

Ensure Some Beds From Command Hospitals Are Available For COVID Patients : Karnataka High Court Directs Centre
3 years, 8 months ago

Ensure Some Beds From Command Hospitals Are Available For COVID Patients : Karnataka High Court Directs Centre

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday directed the Central Government to ensure that some beds are made available for the benefit of citizens at hospitals operated by defence establishments in the city. On going through the status of beds available in the city of Bengaluru the bench said "The situation is 'alarming' in terms of availability of beds for treating …

Covid-19 | States asked to expand vaccination centres on ‘mission mode’
3 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19 | States asked to expand vaccination centres on ‘mission mode’

The Hindu  

Ahead of expanding vaccination for everyone over 18 years from May 1, Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan, and Chairman, Empowered Group on Technology and Data Management R.S. Sharma, told States on Saturday to register extra private COVID Vaccination Centres in “mission mode”. States were asked to maintain a real-time record for available beds, create guidelines, direct private health facilities to provide …

Ramp Up Testing; Set Up Mobile Vans; Release SoP For Upcoming Char Dham: Uttarakhand High Court Issues Directions To Prevent Spread Of Covid-19
3 years, 8 months ago

Ramp Up Testing; Set Up Mobile Vans; Release SoP For Upcoming Char Dham: Uttarakhand High Court Issues Directions To Prevent Spread Of Covid-19

Live Law  

The Uttarakhand High Court on Wednesday issues a slew of directions to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the state and to strengthen the existing medical infrastructure to battle the impending cases. "The opening of the Char Dhams cannot be permitted to become another hot bed for the spread of COVID-19 pandemic," the Bench remarked while directing the State Government …

Indian Army to add 400 beds to its Covid facility at Base Hospital in Delhi
3 years, 8 months ago

Indian Army to add 400 beds to its Covid facility at Base Hospital in Delhi

India Today  

The Indian Army has decided to add 400 beds over the next one week to its exclusive Covid-19 facility at Base Hospital in Delhi Cantt. The force has started another additional 250-bedded Covid Care facility at the Cantt area for serving personnel, Col Aman Anand told India Today TV on Thursday. Amid the ongoing fight against the second wave of …

2,462 vacant beds available in Delhi, says Health Minister Satyendar Jain
3 years, 8 months ago

2,462 vacant beds available in Delhi, says Health Minister Satyendar Jain

India TV News  

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Tuesday informed us that only 2,462 vacant beds are available. Concerned over the surge in COVID-19 cases in the national capital, Satyendar Jain said," There are 18,923 beds in Delhi as of now, of which 16,461 beds are occupied and 2,462 beds are vacant". The Health Minister said that to increase the number of …

Delhi Govt To Ramp Up Availability Of Beds For Covid-19 Patients
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi Govt To Ramp Up Availability Of Beds For Covid-19 Patients

News 18  

Around 2,700 beds will be added at different hospitals and facilities in the national capital in the next few days for Covid-19 patients, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia announced on Tuesday. I urge those who need hospitals to check app beforehand for bed availability and then proceed further,” Sisodia said at an online press conference. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal …

2,700 new beds for Covid-19 patients to be added in Delhi in next few days: Manish Sisodia
3 years, 8 months ago

2,700 new beds for Covid-19 patients to be added in Delhi in next few days: Manish Sisodia

India TV News  

Around 2,700 beds will be added at different hospitals and facilities in the national capital in the next few days for COVID-19 patients, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia announced on Tuesday. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced a six-day lockdown in the national capital from 10 pm on Monday till 5 am on April 26, and said it was …

"Healthcare Infra At The Stage Of Imminent Collapse": Delhi High Court Directs Govt. To State Beds, Oxygen Availability On Affidavit
3 years, 8 months ago

"Healthcare Infra At The Stage Of Imminent Collapse": Delhi High Court Directs Govt. To State Beds, Oxygen Availability On Affidavit

Live Law  

Expressing concern over the unprecedented rise in Covid-19 cases in the capital, with the capital registering more than 25,000 cases in a day, the Delhi High Court expressing concern over the situation said that, "It is evident that the healthcare infrastructure is at the stage of imminent collapse." Taking special note of the condition of daily wage workers who have …

Cases against two Delhi hospitals for turning away COVID patients
3 years, 8 months ago

Cases against two Delhi hospitals for turning away COVID patients

India TV News  

Cases were registered against two hospitals in Delhi on Sunday for turning away COVID-19 patients, a day after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal warned them of strict action if found giving wrong information about the availability of beds. Police said an FIR was registered against Mata Chanan Devi Hospital in west Delhi's Janakpuri on the complaint of Bhoop Singh, Tehsildar, Dwarka …

'COVID-19 situation very serious': Arvind Kejriwal writes to PM, seeks help for beds, oxygen for patients in Delhi
3 years, 8 months ago

'COVID-19 situation very serious': Arvind Kejriwal writes to PM, seeks help for beds, oxygen for patients in Delhi

Firstpost  

Kejriwal also requested the prime minister reserve at least 7,000 Central government hospital beds out of the 10,000 in Delhi for COVID patients New Delhi: Terming the COVID-19 situation in the national capital as “very serious”, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday seeking help for beds and oxygen for coronavirus patients. Kejriwal also …

Delhi CM Kejriwal writes to PM Modi, seeks reservation of 7,000 hospital beds for Covid patients
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi CM Kejriwal writes to PM Modi, seeks reservation of 7,000 hospital beds for Covid patients

India Today  

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said the Covid-19 situation in the national capital is deteriorating rapidly. The Chief Minister also urged the PM to reserve at least 7,000 hospital beds in Delhi for coronavirus patients. A copy of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi At least 1,800 of the …

DRDO to reopen its Covid facility near Delhi airport
3 years, 8 months ago

DRDO to reopen its Covid facility near Delhi airport

India Today  

Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases in Delhi, the Defence Research and Development Organisation has decided to reopen a medical facility near the Delhi airport. Last November, the DRDO medical facility received 250 additional ICU beds to treat Covid-19 patients. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has instructed the DRDO to construct two hospitals, with 250-300 beds each, for Covid-19 patients …

ICU beds, oxygen decreasing sharply in Delhi, says Arvind Kejriwal as city reports 24,000 Covid-19 cases
3 years, 8 months ago

ICU beds, oxygen decreasing sharply in Delhi, says Arvind Kejriwal as city reports 24,000 Covid-19 cases

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said Delhi is facing a shortage of ICU beds, medical oxygen and Remdesivir due to a rapid increase in Covid-19 cases. Delhi Reports 24,000 Covid-19 Cases He said Delhi has reported nearly 24,000 Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours and the case positivity rate has crossed 24 per cent. Given the rate …

Covid ICU beds with ventilators fully occupied in 69 of 94 hospitals in Delhi
3 years, 8 months ago

Covid ICU beds with ventilators fully occupied in 69 of 94 hospitals in Delhi

India TV News  

Amid an unprecedented surge in coronavirus cases in the national capital, COVID-19 ICU beds with ventilators are fully occupied in 69 of 94 hospitals with such facilities and only 79 beds are vacant, according to data shared on an official app on Wednesday. According to the Delhi Corona App till about 2 PM, in 75 of the 110 hospitals, all …

Covid-19 ICU Beds With Ventilators Fully Occupied in 69 of 94 Hospitals in Delhi
3 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19 ICU Beds With Ventilators Fully Occupied in 69 of 94 Hospitals in Delhi

News 18  

Amid an unprecedented surge in coronavirus cases in the national capital, COVID-19 ICU beds with ventilators are fully occupied in 69 of 94 hospitals with such facilities and only 79 beds are vacant, according to data shared on an official app on Wednesday. According to the Delhi Corona App till about 2 PM, in 75 of the 110 hospitals, all …

Delhi reports 17,282 fresh coronavirus cases, highest since the pandemic began
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi reports 17,282 fresh coronavirus cases, highest since the pandemic began

India Today  

Breaking all records, Delhi on Wednesday reported 17,282 fresh coronavirus cases and 104 deaths, prompting Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to call a meeting with Lt Governor Anil Baijal tomorrow during which measures to curb the virus spread are expected to be discussed. Delhi reports 17,282 new #COVID19 cases, 9,952 recoveries and 104 deaths Total cases: 7,67,438 Total recoveries: 7,05,162 Death …

Delhi govt to convert some hotels into extended Covid hospitals amid bed crunch
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi govt to convert some hotels into extended Covid hospitals amid bed crunch

India Today  

Amid a spike of coronavirus cases and shortage of beds in Delhi, the AAP government on Wednesday announced plans to convert some hotels into extended Covid-19 hospitals. According to a government order, the hotels that will be converted into extended Covid-19 health centres are Hotel Pitrashish, Fraser Suites, Caspia Hotel, Crown Plaza Hotel, Seven Sea Hotel, among others. However, various …

Delhi's Covid-19 crunch: Government hospitals swamped at testing time
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi's Covid-19 crunch: Government hospitals swamped at testing time

India Today  

With Delhi becoming the new hotspot of the second wave of Covid-19, testing centres at major government health facilities have been found to be woefully overwhelmed. An India Today TV report found crowds of suspected Covid-19 patients waiting for hours, or even days, in close proximity for their turn to give samples. As the coronavirus cases broke all previous records …

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